The wholesale removal of sediment by wind is called:

The wholesale removal of sediment by wind is called deflation.

Explanation:

Deflation is the phenomenon of displacement of small particles, seeds and other finer grains by wind. The materials which are carried and deposited are called the sediment.

In areas where deflation occurs, only big rocks are visible. The only fine particles of materials are hidden by these big rocks.

Desert pavements are the result of deflation. Desert pavements consist of big rocks and other solid fragments since smaller fragments have been eroded in deflation. The fragments left behind remain consistent hence, desert pavements remain stable over time.